Shadow Tag By Louise Erdrich Analysis

Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich has unique elements to it. Motifs like exclusion of external family members, wealth, and marriage hasn't been explored in any of the other literature we have read so far. Although, Shadow Tag does share themes of family disfunction, alcoholism, and mental health with the other literature. I thought that the relationship between Irene and Gil was especially interesting. So far in the books that we have read, there has not been an abundance of monogamous marriages. Irene and Gil are in a monogamous marriage although they have a plethora of problems. In fact there tumultuous relationship is foretold when Irene's dad listens to the song "Good Night Irene" the night she's born. The lyrics go: "I love Irene, God knows